The River Siding

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Free WiFi

9.5
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath

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About this property

Essential Facilities: The River Siding in Wolseley offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and picnic spots. Barbecue facilities are available for outdoor dining. Comfortable Amenities: The chalet features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, stovetop, and dishwasher. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower. Local Attractions: Located 106 km from Cape Town International Airport, The River Siding is near Ceres Golf Club (10 km) and Ceres Zipline Adventures (9 km). Other attractions include De Oude Kerk Museum Tulbagh (20 km) and Fonteintjiesberg Nature Reserve (37 km). Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the convenient location with mountain and river views, ideal for nature trips. The ground-floor unit offers easy access and a private entrance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

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South Africa South Africa
“Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay. Loved sitting outside with the river gently running past us. Beds very comfortable. Cannot find a fault.”
Nerina
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely large wooden cabin with enough space located next to the river. Wish we could stay longer to enjoy the mountain views.”
Elmien
South Africa South Africa
“Even though it is rustic it has lovely finishes and touches and even smells great! Serene, well equipped, everything you need for a quiet getaway”
Richard
South Africa South Africa
“Great location next to the river, with amazing views of the mountains. Ceres, Wolseley and Tulbagh are all easily accessible. The log cabin was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. The hosts were easily accessible and helped out with...”
Mehtaab
South Africa South Africa
“Absolutely loved our weekend away! Quiet, peaceful, and simply serene. The view is gorgeous. The sounds of the river and birds were so refreshing. Cabin was very clean, bedding and towels are great as well. Found the place big enough for my...”
Shield
South Africa South Africa
“The privacy and beautiful natural location on the river bank surrounded by fruit trees and high mountains. Just beautiful and so peaceful. Good for the soul.”
Edward
South Africa South Africa
“It was well located. I loved the waterflow sound during night and morning. Very comfortable and nice walking trails down the river through the fruit trees”
Marionette
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful place. Clean and well maintained. Value for money. Will definitely be back again.”
Richard
South Africa South Africa
“great location of the rondawel by the river and lots to see in the nearby vicinity. Feels like you're immersed in nature, lots of bird life and really puts you in the mood to chill.”
Corné
South Africa South Africa
“The location was great. Everything was clean and available. A great getaway in nature. It was fun to see the baboons. The fireplace under the trees was great with a view of the river 20m away. Loved everything about this place.”

Host Information

9.3
Host review score
The River Siding is situated on a working fruit and vegetable farm, between Wolseley and Ceres, on the slopes of the Breede River, on the farm called Ou Stasie Goosen Boerdery. Far enough to experience peace and quite around you, but close enough to town if you would be in need of anything. We supply you with firewood, blitz, cutlery, crockery, bedding and towels.
We have 3 self-catering units on the farm: The Rondawel, The Cottage and The Log cabin The Rondawel can accommodate 4 guests in total - glamping style. The bathrooms are 7 metres away from the Rondawel (outside) for when extra visitors to the guests wants to camp. The Rondawel is very cosy and romantic, with beautiful river and mountain views. Rondawel is not pet friendly. The Cottage can accommodate up to 3 guest consisting of 2 rooms, of which one is the bedroom and the other one the living area. The bedroom consists of one double bed and one single bed. The bathrooms are only accessible from outside (out on the veranda) Our only pet friendly unit. The Log Cabin is a luxury unit, with air-conditioning in almost every room, DSTV, WI-FI, fireplace inside next to the flat screen TV, under roof fireplace and parking, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (of which one is an en suite) . Log Cabin is not pet friendly. These units consists of everything you will need for a perfect getaway, you just bring your own food and clothing.
Things around to do: * Hiking trails * Fishing (depending on river levels) * Horseback riding (Tulbagh) * Zip sliding (Ceres)
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Both the Chalet and One-Bedroom Chalet have detached bathrooms which are situated outside of the main building. The Superior Chalet is the only option with an en-suite bathroom.

Please inform The River Siding in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.